Religous Education Program
Our Religious Education program is a ministry of the Catholic Church designated to assist families in
Catholic faith formation and in the sacramental preparation of their children. We offer a continuous program
for students in Kindergarten through 7th grade or year 2 of Confirmation. The curriculum is based on
Scripture, Roman Catholic doctrine, and high school sacramental preparation, as well as prayer, traditions,
and principles, all presented in an age-appropriate setting. The effectiveness of our program depends on
respect and cooperation among students, parents, and our staff. Religious Education is held in the safe environment of our Mother of Our Redeemer School grounds. All staff and volunteers are screened
according to the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Miami Safe Environment office.
Baptism
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Infants and Children up to 7 years old: arrangements must be made through the Church Office at least three months prior to the anticipated date.
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Children 7-12 years old: (RCIA for Kids): any child seven to twelve years old will prepare for Baptism, participating for 2 years
or more in the Children’s Catechumenate offered through the Religious Education Ministry.
Classes are on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm.
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Birth Certificate and complete CCD registration form required.
First Communion
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Ages 7-12 years old
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Pre-Communion is the first year of the First Communion program.
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First Communion is the second year of the program. After this program, your child will receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
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Birth certificate, Baptism certificate, and complete CCD registration form required.
Confirmation
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Pre-Confirmation: This program is recommended for kids in 6th grade of school that already have received the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
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Confirmation: This program is recommended for kids that have done the Pre-Confirmation program. After this program, your child will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Birth Certificate, Baptism Certificate, First Communion Certificate, and complete CCD registration form required.
Children's Little Angels
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At Mother of Our Redeemer we offer inclusion programs (depending upon the availability of volunteers)
for students who need assistance in order to participate in the activities.
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We welcome all children, regardless of physical, cognitive, or developmental limitations, and want to provide assistance for those who may have special needs in adapting to our program.
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For more information or for a private discussion of your child needs please get in touch with our Director Mrs. Liliana Martorella (305) 356-8346.
Class Sessions
Tuesday
05:30 pm - 06:45 pm
Wednesday
5:30 pm – 06:45 pm
Kinder, Communion, and RCIA Programs
Elementary School Grades
Communion Programs
Middle and
High School Grades
07:15 pm - 08:30 pm
Confirmation Programs
Middle School Grades
07:15 pm - 08:30 pm
Confirmation Programs
High School Grades
Annual CCD Contributions
First Year $230/per child
Second Year $280/per child
Kinder or First Grade $50/per child
While full payment at the time of enrollment is preferred, we understand that some families may need a payment plan. *If you begin making payments in June, you may divide the tuition into 5 monthly installments. *If you begin in July, you may divide it into 4 installments. *If you begin in August, you may divide it into 3 installments. All tuition payments must be completed, or a payment plan must be started, before the first day of classes.
Religious Education Office is open Tuesdays & Wednesdays from
5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. For more information, please get in touch
with our Director Mrs. Liliana Martorella, at (305) 356-8346
or email lmartorella@motherofourredeemer.org.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA is the communal process of spiritual and educational formation through which adults explore the Catholic Faith and become fully initiated members of the Roman Catholic Church.
Sessions are every Tuesday from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School grounds, Rooms 8, 9, 10 & 12. The RCIA process is all about conversion, communion, and discipleship. It is about growth and change taking place in our hearts and minds so that we can more fully live in relationship with God and each other. It is about living our faith and exploring what belief in God means for our lives. The RCIA assists you in becoming a living, breathing, active disciple of Christ, and a participant in the life of God.
Who Participates In RCIA?
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Adults who have not been baptized.
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Adults Baptized in other Christian denominations.
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Adults Baptized Catholic but have not received First Communion.
For additional information please contact the 'RCIA for Adults Ministery' at (305) 829-614.
They would love to hear from you.
Volunteers Needed
Are you looking for a way to share your faith, time and talents with others? Mother of our Redeemer Religious Education Department needs you!
There is an ongoing need for volunteers
in our First Communion as well as Confirmation programs, as Catechist Teachers, Special Need Catechist Teachers, Catechist Aides, Special Need Catechist Aides, Office Support, Safety Monitor and Special Events staff for every grade level.
Please print a blank registration form, fill it out, and bring it to our Church office, Monday through Friday, during office hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.).
Or please get in touch with our Director of the Religious Education Department, Mrs. Liliana Martorella, by email to lmartorella@motherofourredeemer.org.